Southeast Fire & Rescue Department

Ready to race?? The 49th Lincoln Marathon and Half Marathon is on Sunday. These are the maps you’ll want to save for details about the starting line, full course and finish line.

The race starts at 14th and Vine Streets at 6:55 a.m. on May 3. Lincoln Police are working closely with our partner agencies to prepare throughout the week and on Race Day. As you’re planning, remember there will be various road closures during the marathon. It’s a team effort to make this a fun and memorable day for our racers with minimal impact on the community.

Road openings and race day photos will be posted LIVE on so make sure to follow us on X. If you’re not participating, grab a seat along the route and cheer on everyone who has put in so much work to prepare for Sunday. 🏃‍♂️👨‍🦽🚶‍♂️

🚒 2026 Nebraska State Fire School – Registration Update

Pre-registration for the 2026 Nebraska State Fire School has closed — but don’t worry! You can still register on-site beginning Friday, May 15 at 7:00 AM.

If you need to change your class, adjustments can also be made on-site starting Friday, May 15 at 7:00 AM.

🔥 Classes Still Available
The following classes still have availability and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis:

🧯 601: Building Construction, Tactics and Fireground Operations
🧯 602: Legal Smorgasbord (Saturday Only)
🧯 603: Fire Prevention: Building Stronger, Safer Nebraska Communities
🔥 605: Wildfire Leadership (1 space available)
🧯 607: Introduction to Firefighting
🧯 608: Advanced SCBA
🧯 610: Confined Space Rescue
🧯 611: Advanced Rope Rescue
🔥 612: Fireground Operations (2 spaces available)
🧯 613: Forcible Entry Techniques
🧯 615: Nebraska Fire Happenings
🔥 616: Fire Investigations (3 spaces available)
🧯 617: CSI – Nebraska
🧯 619: Grain Engulfment Training
🧯 622: Live Flashover Training & Mobile Live Burn Simulator
🧯 623: Union Pacific RR Preparing and Responding to Hazmat Incidents
🧯 624: Electric Vehicle (EV) Fire Training – Best Practices in the EV Era
🧯 628: Culture in the Firehouse

⚕️ Health & Safety Check Required:
The following classes require a health safety check the day of Fire School prior to class starting:

606: Farm Emergencies and Extrication Practices
607: Intro to Firefighting
608: Advanced SCBA
609: Basic Vehicle Extrication
610: Confined Space Rescue
611: Advanced Rope Rescue Techniques
612: Fireground Operations
613: Forcible Entry Techniques
614: Rural Water Supply
616: Fire Investigations
619: Grain Engulfment Training
622: Live Flashover Training & Mobile Live Burn Simulator
623: Union Pacific RR Preparing and Responding to Hazmat Incidents
624: Electric Vehicle (EV) Fire Training – Best Practices in the EV Era
626: Machinery and You (Man vs. Machine)
627: Grand Island Fire Search Academy: LIVE FIRE

Participants should arrive between 7:00–11:00 AM to complete the required health safety check. Classes begin at 1:00 PM on Friday, May 15.

⚠️ Important SCBA Requirement:
Individuals with beards, sideburns, or hairstyles that interfere with the proper seal of a breathing apparatus face piece will not be allowed to participate in classes requiring SCBA use. Protective hoods worn over beards are not approved.

📜 Class Certification:
Certain classes require mandatory hours of attendance. Students should make every effort to attend the full 12 hours of instruction. Unless otherwise indicated, students must attend at least 9 hours to receive a letter of certification, which will be mailed to the student’s fire department. Attendance is recorded daily.